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Customer Reviews for Springfield Armory M1A Loaded, Walnut stock, carbon barrel


Springfield Armory M1A Loaded, Walnut stock, carbon barrel Buy Now

54 Reviews. 4.9 out of 5 Stars!
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Gary B on 03/10/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I love it! I've always wanted one. If you plan to order one, get an M1 Buddy. It holds the chamber open when cleaning and catches the used patch. The bolt catch doesn't hold the bolt open on mine.

Donald G on 01/21/2024
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This M1A is beautiful right out of the box. It comes with a standard Springfield soft case and one 10-round magazine. I purchased the loaded model walnut stock (beautiful). My only criticism would be that the rifle comes with just one magazine.

Mark S on 01/16/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Flawless transfer, a gorgeous rifle. I am 110% satisfied with my purchase.

Jeffrey M on 08/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I had a Springfield M1A Standard Walnut several years ago and foolishly sold it. Missed it ever since. Found that Bud's had this Loaded Walnut model in stock and ordered one. SO glad I did! The walnut stock on this rifle is beautiful! Stunning even. Wish I could post a photo of it. Gas block assembly is tight right out of the box - no unitizing or shimming necessary. And trigger is very smooth. Just a very well built example of this classic American military rifle. And so much fun to shoot! Added bonus is the really nice case from Springfield Armory that the rifle comes in. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase!

Michael S on 04/02/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I picked up my M1A walnut stock loaded from the FFL. I was happy to see it was well lubricated. Every thing looked great and functioned as it should. I love the look of it as well as others. I was in the military and have used the M14 back in the day. This is a vast improvement from back then. Can't wait to get to an outdoor range for the long range shooting. I have only been to a 25 yard indoor. I love this rifle. I highly recommend it.

John N on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent weapon. Fit and finish is outstanding. Another smooth transaction from Buds.

Charles H on 03/17/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Finally found an in stock loaded M1a with a walnut stock. Paid with a credit card, took a hit on price and received the rifle at the FFL dealer in 5 days. Bud's service is great and reputable. Several site were scams offering lower pricing and could be convincing they are legitimate. No way and totally criminal. The rifle has well figured walnut and is really gorgeous to behold. The rifle is very stiff due to the newness, but screams of quality. The price was competitive but climbs after taxes and credit card fees. Was it worth it? You bet it is!

Douglas W on 03/06/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

READ THE ENCLOSED Literature regarding "SLAM FIRING"!! I did have a couple here & there. Tuning the Gas System is truly KEY here and avoid using Hornaday's CoreLokt ammo! These were designed for Lake City M89 Ball! NOT, sniper ammo. Another thing a buyer will need to know, AVOID, FORGET ABOUT A SCOPE. These are tack drivers @ 100 yd out of the BOX. BUDS was as always 150% Perfect with 3-4 days at my FFL once my pmt.cleared! I shop nowhere Else..I actually carried an M14 (the Full Class 3 version) while in Iraq for a few months equipped with an ACOG. The .308 is a SLEDGEHAMMER! Not a sniper weapon. Beautiful Missouri Walnut stock. I really didn't wanna take it to the range it was so gorgeous! Thanks again BUDS! You're A-#1 for a reason!

Douglas W on 03/06/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

READ THE ENCLOSED Literature regarding "SLAM FIRING"!! I did have a couple here & there. Tuning the Gas System is truly KEY here and avoid using Hornaday's CoreLokt ammo! These were designed for Lake City M89 Ball! NOT, sniper ammo. Another thing a buyer will need to know, AVOID, FORGET ABOUT A SCOPE. These are tack drivers @ 100 yd out of the BOX. BUDS was as always 150% Perfect with 3-4 days at my FFL once my pmt.cleared! I shop nowhere Else..I actually carried an M14 (the Full Class 3 version) while in Iraq for a few months equipped with an ACOG. The .308 is a SLEDGEHAMMER! Not a sniper weapon. Beautiful Missouri Walnut stock. I really didn't wanna take it to the range it was so gorgeous! Thanks again BUDS! You're A-#1 for a reason!

Floyd J on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Love it great accurate shooter.

Carlos T on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Mine is the Loaded model with carbon steel midweight barrel. It came with NM front sight and muzzle break. Rifle has a solid old school feel. A couple of coats of boiled Linseed oil made an improvement in the appearance of the military grade walnut stock. I mounted an ARMS model 18 scope mount with ARMS model 22 detachable rings. I changed the cheap stamped metal operating spring guide for a Badger Ordinance and replaced the plunger ejector spring with a weaker one. I polished the face of the plunger before putting it back. The mods made a big improvement in the case heads and necks of ejected brass. Lastly I mounted a 30mm Leupold Mark 4 scope and an MRT leather sling. Don't waste your time and money shooting all kinds of loads. The rifle didn't like Corlokt, Hornady Match,, Superformance, etc.. Rifle was shooting acceptable 1.5 to 2 inch groups with Malaysian ball ammo. The Rifle shoots Federal Gold Medal Match in both 165 and 175 grain into consistent 1 inch groups for 5 shots. Occasionally the 165 grain will do 3/4". I think the trick with these rifles is for the powder charge to match the gas system. These rifles are too heavy, too bulky and the scopes sit too high. So of course it's a keeper. I would buy it again and I will never sell it. Buy a good supply of magazines from Checkmate, they make the factory magazines.

Michael Z on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I purchased the M1A1 Rifle with a ten-round magazine based on NJ State Law in February 2016. What is really exciting about the rifle is that I trained on the M14 back in 1965 at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. Of course, that rifle was used and well-worn and nothing like the one I purchased from Buds Gun Shop. Right out of the box I was on target at 100 yards. As you know shooting is more about the shooter, but this rifle made me look good. The walnut stock is in excellent condition and very good looking. Last year I added a Leupold VX-2 4-12x40 Fine Duplex but due to COVID resrictions at our club range I haven't had a chance to fire the rifle. Knowing the history of the M1A1 rifle I expect to get many years of shooting and hunting because of the way the rifle was constructed. I know I can count on Springfield Armory.

Randy M on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great product, great service

John L on 08/18/2020
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

In short, I'm quite pleased with this gun. I ordered it with the walnut stock and it came with a really nice piece of wood. You never know what you'll get in wood, but the stock is very nice and looks awesome with a great grain pattern and attractive and even finish. The case that came with the gun is much nicer than I expected and it was a really nice touch to find shipped with the gun a copy of the original Army Service Manual for the M14, as well as copies of articles on preventing slam fires, and how to zero the rifle, which leads to my only minor issue. I zeroed the gun at 100 yards and to do so, I had to bottom out the rear sight to its lowest setting, leaving no further room for adjustment. Not a major issue, but also not exactly ideal. I called Springfield Armory Customer Service who nicely offered to bring the gun in to have an "accuracy check." Not really wanting to do this, I checked in with some more experienced people on an M14 online forum, who said this is not unusual and simply recommended a slightly taller front sight. I didn't particularly feel like spending $40 on a new front sight for a brand new gun, but they assured me it would solve my problem, and that my situation was not unusual. So, I did this, and it did solve the problem. I am now zeroed at 100 yards with a full 13 clicks down before the sight bottoms out. And I still have way more upward adjustment than I'll ever use. I have put 80 rounds though the gun and operation has been flawless. Groups off a rest at 100 yards have been about two MOA using iron sites, factory ammo, and aging eyes. I'm sure I could easily hit 1 MOA with a scope, which is better than can can be reasonably expected out of this platform. All aspects of the operation have been perfect and it's a great gun. While I didn't avail myself of their offer, Springfield was very willing to stand behind it when there was a concern. In summary, I am very happy with the gun so far, and the related aspects of the purchase. The one minor issue I did have was solved relatively easily.

Jamie S on 08/15/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Springfield Armory's version of the M14 is an exquisitely manufactured rifle and just an absolute joy to shoot. The recoil with this rifle is fairly gentle considering the cartridge that it utilizes. The firing and loading mechanisms have worked flawlessly since I took it out the box. I highly recommend this rifle to anyone looking for a semi-automatic weapon incorporating the 7.62 round.

Chris H on 07/10/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fast delivery. Great service.

Bruce S on 06/14/2020
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Kudos to Bud's for shipping the rifle to my FFL in three days. The rifle came in the Springfield Armory soft case. The zipper of the case was jammed in the closed position. The zipper teeth around and under the slider were badly mangled. We tried for half an hour to work the slider free but ended up just cutting the slider in half with large diagonal cutters in order to open the case so I could inspect the rifle. The rifle itself had arrived in impeccable condition. The case was effectively destroyed which is too bad because it was otherwise a nice case.

Scotty D on 05/19/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I love the M1A and this one is awesome. I own other M1A's but they are the shorter Scout Squads and I am so glad to finally own the fullsize. Buds was awesome as normal and has been with over 30 FFL transactions. This is a awesome M14 pattern rifle. The wood stock is flawless.

Brad S on 04/22/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

You probably have researched the M1A well if this is something you are considering buying. In my mind the pros are Iconic firearm that belongs in any collection, piece of history, built incredibly well, a work of art, sub moa accurate - most likely, beautiful walnut stock, 7.62 punch, a nice break and change from your many ARs. Cons are 1950s technology, too many cleanings over time could loosen the fit with the stock. That's not something I'd ever worry about. I'm not really in love with how a scope mounts to this thing. It seems like an afterthought for sure. But this is one rifle I won't mount a scope to. It deserves to be fired with iron sites and with a full length barrel. I have the standard M1A as well and without pulling it out - they look the same. If you are going to buy one I would suggest you do it when Springfield is offering two 20 round mags and a scope mount for free. So what is in the box? You get the box and the M1A is in a very nice black nylon padded case that I would think would sell for a decent price. You get the M1A, one ten round mag, some paperwork, owners manual and a safety lock. The firearm shipped well protected in the padded case within the box. Lastly, I think Buds has me confused with someone else. All they do is send me firearms in perfect condition. Alternately, in brick and mortar retail stores - I'm so used to buying scratched up displays or choosing from limited and picked over stock. Even during a Pandemic, Buds had what I needed in stock and got it to me fast. Thank you Buds!

Mitchell E on 04/01/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

My M1A1 rifle arrived on time as expected and in perfect condition. Unfortunately, due the ongoing coronavirus pandemic I have not been able to test fire or otherwise put it through it's paces. I'm sure it will be fine as I am very familiar with the platform. I will update the review at some future date.

Melton C on 03/13/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Not to thrilled about Buds no live customer service, however I was able to us the chat line to get the answers I needed. Shipping was quick and easy. I was not expecting a National Match M1A but the loaded version is a very good place to start the build. I would recommend Buds as a source for firearm needs.

Matthew M on 02/21/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This M1A Loaded is outstanding! Looks amazing and operates flawlessly. The national match barrel, sights, and trigger make this rifle a real tack driver. Exeedes all expectations. Thanks Buds for another perfect transaction.

Luke D on 02/19/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What can I say. Buds is the best. Beautiful walnut grain perfect condition. Once again a great purchase from Buds!

Darren P on 12/17/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I’ve wanted an M1a for a long time and was not disappointed. The rifle is gorgeous. I could look at it all day if it wasn’t so fun to shoot. Arrived in a nice quality soft case with gun lock, springfield manual, several magazine articles related to slam-fires and zeroing the sights, and the original m14 military manual. The rifle does not come with the original buttstock cleaning kit but that can be picked up for about $20 and, to me, is very much worth it.

Victor S on 11/30/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Always wanted one. Glad I finally got it. Solid quality with nice case and military guidebook are great touches to the overall presentation. Plus the case holds three 20 mags not included

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